10 Absolute BEST Beat 'Em Up Games on the Nintendo Switch (Plus Honourable Mentions)

[@SwitchUpYt]

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[@markmediastudios3031]

Shredder's Revenge beats others.

[@RealziesCuts]

Run to get the demo for: The legend of the dragonflame high school 3 💫🏆

[@uvin2730]

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[@SiobhanR28]

@@uvin2730 For sure. I haven't missed one upload 🙈🥳

[@SwitchUpYt]

And we genuinely appreciate it mates - Mark

[@chelseabighetty4722]

Literally exactly what I did! I feel the same way 😄

[@dawngough1133]

You speak my language!

[@ppbunt]

Beat ‘em up was definitely my favourite genre back when I was a teen, I played them all! Double Dragon, Final Fight, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, you name it. Also a lot of arcade games like X-Men and the Punisher. Nowadays I hardly play them, although I really enjoyed Streets of Rage 4 on the Switch.

[@Gambit2483]

You guys missed the Amazing "Night Slashers". It's an Arcade beat'em up that is an homage to the classic Hollywood Movie Monster tropes. It's a true hidden gem and one of my favorite Arcade beat'em ups.

[@jean-francoisrioux847]

Great list. TMNT was made here in Québec with baldurs gate 3 and sea of star. I'm proud.❤

[@getcraig55]

Whoa, I have every game on this list. I really love beat’em up games.

[@SwitchUpYt]

I thought you might mate! Great games! Mark

[@Nanobit84]

Love me some Beat ‘em Ups. Sad to not see Jitsu Squad not make the cut. It’s definitely up there for a Kickstarter game. Also, we getting more like Gi Joe and Karate Kid soon too

[@snooootch]

I’m waiting for Jitsu to go on sale again!

[@elguason2159]

Jitsu squad is so good the intro alone gets me so hyped😂

[@troyschnierer2940]

One thing I love about Switch Online is the great classic beat-em-ups you can play. I find myself just booting Golden Axe or Double Dragon up so often. Going to send this and your couch co-op to my friend to see if there isn't something we can grab and play together. Thanks a bundle!

[@paulblyth9793]

Already picked up most of these. Great selection. Remember playing Captain Commando and Knight of the Round in my local video shop back in the day. Good times

[@ajimmick]

Grew up playing turtles in time in the arcades so shredders revenge for me was like being a kid again. Such a good game, may have to get the capcom collection didn't know it existed

[@switchcollect]

Lots of fantastic games on the Switch, I am glad you included Castle Crashers as its such fun playing it in co-op

[@shyguy2046]

The one beat em up game I want is Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. The fact it's not on switch is sad as I loved that game when I was young going to the arcade to play it

[@kcant65]

As others have mentioned Super Punch Patrol and the arc systems games that are basically brawler rpgs. Also there is a game that had a ton of research and some really cool unlockable videos about Vikings invading Europe. The game also has wonderfully graphic violence. There is a much simpler Viking beat em up roguelite as well.

[@AndorranStairway]

SoR4 is really well done. However, I don't think it's a very casual game as it can be highly technical. Maintaining combos and juggling trash mobs and bosses are pretty tricky.

[@GRIFTYRODRIGUEZ]

bros, you guys are missing out on two of the best games on the switch: The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa, and Fading Afternoon. Both heavily take from the River City games but have a bit more cinematic, melancholy storylines, and a day/night cycle that you have to complete side missions on. Both from the same dev, Ringo is a high school story & fading afternoon is a yakuza crime story, both spectacular games, Ringo especially is one of my favorite games ever made.

[@forestlink6673]

Thanks I try it

[@jmz2144]

Should've been honorable mentions at least

[@argylega]

Very nice list. For me, Shredder's Revenge is the best beat-em-up to come along in a while, but I also really enjoyed many of the others you mentioned, especially River City Girls. Very happy to see this genre make such a great comeback, any of these would have been a dream game to me as a kid!

[@Nedwig747]

Beat em ups is a genre that I typically don't dabble in but kind of what to break through into playing, so this updated list was perfect!

[@metalmugen]

FIGHT'N RAGE, probably the greatest beat'em up ever made.

[@jesusguadalupebriceno8511]

I was just thinking about this... Perfect timing

[@eddiedutra3359]

Slaps and Beans is an incredible beat em up with tons of charm

[@SwitchUpYt]

YES YES this - that needs to go on a list - cracking game! Mark

[@mr.awesome6682]

Mother Russia Bleeds and Streets of Rage 4 are my favorites. Some others to check out are Raging Justice and a game called Super Punch Patrol that's available digital only on the Switch. The art style alone is worth checking that game out for. It won't be on anyone's list but it's worth looking into.

[@jesssealey6552]

So glad to see updates for these lists to factor in current games. Looking forward to seeing this occur for others on the channel. All fantastic content, cheers SwitchUp!

[@christalerico6953]

Jitsu Squad should have made it in here somewhere.

[@MrJimithee]

Final Fight occupies a seperate section of my brain to other games... There's something about those Capcom graphics from that era, takes me to my happy place! Great list, one of my favourite genres

[@threeswordssama]

I feel like beat em ups are making a comeback and I love to see it. It's especially fun playing them with my kids.

[@smackyay]

I'm playing it with my son too

[@pauledwards5245]

I think you’ve finally convinced me to get Final Vendetta, it’s been on my wish list for a while, but I’ve never committed 🙌

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

that double dragon 3 : the sacred stones remaster is a switch exclusive and one of the damn best games on the switch, the one game i keep going back each time i grab my switch.

[@markharrison2315]

Great video! A jumping round house stroll down memory lane. Captain Commando is a great game! Can we have a Cadillacs and Dinosaurs port please Capcom?

[@6JackOfClubs9]

Megadrive collection also has Alien Storm 👍🏻

[@WhispyWoods.]

Don’t forget Matty McMuscles was involved with The Takeover 💀 Nice list!

[@sprmn1983]

Takeover ain't a great game. Choppy controls, no back punch/kick. I'm a beat'em up guy own all game's in the list and Takeover was a let down.

[@snooootch]

The only omission I can see is Streets of Red which uses the same engine as the latest Double Dragon game and includes many of the same game mechanics. I can understand why some people don’t like it as it has a strange colour palette (maybe trying to replicate game boy graphics or something?). Still, a great game!

[@bes03c]

I will have to check it out. I am always on the hunt for good beat 'em ups to play with friends.

[@Ephesians-yn8ux]

Oh man I love beat em off games

[@SiobhanR28]

Not a genre I'm good at haha but Scott Pilgrim is awesome 😎

[@RealziesCuts]

Raging Justice 🏆, Coffee Crisis & Eight Dragons should have made honorable mentions otherwise this video was excellent 🥇

[@thierrycorydon1193]

Hi there, good episode to build a solid library with few games from different styles (and decent budgets aswell)

[@supersentaigen]

Young Souls is another great beat em up RPG

[@philnolan9903]

Great video guys 👍 I know like many of us Glen is a beat em up savage

[@adamwragg4606]

Fantastic video lads and one of my fave genres 👌 I do like streets of rage 4 but final vebdetta feels better to play i find. Thanks for all the other recommendations though! I will get on those

[@kelly8752]

My friend likes beat em ups so I’ve been playing some with him (Shredder’s Revenge). Good list to find more games we can play

[@Astro_Zombie92]

King of dragons on the capcom collection is awesome! I used to have it on snes

[@jarrodblack1231]

I really want to pick up TMNT Shredder's Revenge but, my wife wants to grab Splintered Fate...with over 2000 hrs on Children of Morta, we're looking for something similar and it seems to ring those bells! Thanks for vid, and keep it SwitchUp!

[@theuntappedtable3487]

Streets of Rage is a pretty sacred game series for me and I only recently played 4. It’s a fantastic addition to the series and I hope it inspires similar games.

[@thomasbalzer3179]

IGS Collection is great too!

[@bes03c]

anything in particular in the collection stand out?

[@thomasbalzer3179]

The Gladiator

[@GregHuffman1987]

id love to see a beat em up that includes the absolute best aspects of every beat em ups so that there's a wealth of amazing features so that you have a superb and lengthy experience with depth

[@joshuabrodkorb]

Could you do this style of vid for shmups pleaseeee

[@MisterMaster4life]

"Jitsu Squad" definitely deserves to be in this list. Fun game, lots of depth in the fighting and really nice cartoony hd graphics. Absolute hidden gem! Played all the other games in the list. All really fun. Turtles and Streets of rage absolute instant classics. And somewhat underrated: Double dragon Gaiden. I enjoyed it soo much i think it's one of my favourite beatemups of all times. It's really good. For fans of the genre that didnt try it yet..go try it! You wont be dissapointed.

[@timmyianni2309]

Seeing this reminded me of one of my all time favorites.... BATTLE TOADS Y'ALL!!! I miss playin' that with my brotha from anotha mutha, Jai. The good ol days...🤣

[@TheABElia]

There’s Streets of Rage 4, then everything else.

[@snooootch]

Easily the best scrolling beat em up on switch

[@ZamWeazle]

Some prefer Fight N Rage

[@binho2224]

I think Mayhem Brawler, Fight N Rage and Jitsu Squad beats it in terms of combat. Damn, even Streets of Rage X, which is an OpenBOR fan game is way better. In SoR 4 there is no general running, no dodge, no block, no parry. The lack of movement and defense in that game infuriates me as a modern beat em up realease. The survival mode can be fun, tho.

[@n.r5942]

Great Vid my Guys! Pls a Tower Defense List next… Peace

[@47KRoman]

I'm missing Raging Justice and Super Punch Patrol. I love Deku Deals, found ton of great games that I will never find on Nintendo eShop.

[@RoninXDarknight]

Never was super into Beat 'Em Ups but I definitely played a few when I was younger. Picked up Shredder's Revenge because Turtles and had a lot of fun w/that and jut nabbed Streets of Rage 4 since it was on sale and my dad & I played the heck out of 3 way back when.

[@sofaking1180]

Midnight Fight Express looks like a great brawler with a different view point/camera view, which is an isometric view from above. I haven't played it myself, but it seems like it would be incredibly fun to play.

[@8bitDimon]

How about "Skinny & Franko: fists of violence", also a wonderful title!

[@malcovich_games]

Having played Final Vendetta, I only realized Claire’s arm is unusually long watching this video, and now I can’t unsee it

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

I feel like Bud Spencer and Terrence Hill: Slaps and Beans should of gotten a mention in this video. It is an overlooked beat em up dedicated to the iconic action movie duo of the 1970s.

[@mrpmp5384]

Turtles was so good. Ive played so much with my kids. Might play again tonight!

[@mugenfan556]

I know you mentioned them slightly, but there is a collection with all of the NES/Famicom Double Dragon and River City/Kunio-kun games too on the Switch. The Double Dragon & Kunio-kun Retro Brawler Bundle (dubbed Kunio-kun: The World Classics Collection in Japan) Has NES Double Dragons 1-3 and all of the Kunio-Kun games released both in Japan and internationally (the originally Japanese only games are even fully translated!)

[@fightinsightpodcast]

I've played ALL these games and without question the best long term and replay able one is Double Dragon Gaiden. The depth of that game and the character differences are so vast, plus the level changes depending on order are all done to perfection. I just wish the online was better and more active, but that's a small price to ultimately pay. A 3 player coop mode would also be cool (3 because of the 3 brothers!).

[@Ghoulia.Roberts]

Shredder's Revenge has been in my wishlist since it came out. Eventually I'll clear out my backlog and get to it...

[@dr.wolfstar1765]

Dude just get it now. It's so damn good

[@markmediastudios3031]

It's a good one.

[@peedipiper9048]

My top picks are TMNT: Shredder's Revenge and Street of Rage 4 but River City Girls 1 and 2 are my least due to how slow-paced it is (but it's not a bad game).

[@bes03c]

I dropped River City Girls. It is the only one the list that I played that I haven't eventually beaten.

[@flytetime7637]

Top-Tier Action! No two-tier on show here! 😉

[@aaronmoran7195]

FIGHT N RAGE was superb!

[@taytojd]

after visiting an old school arcade with the classic games of tekken tag, king of fighters and alike this is what i was looking for to sink my teeth into, somthing other then sim life or shooter games, thanks a ton

[@leemorse7851]

Love a beat ‘em up. Already have most on this list 😂

[@Kcalien]

❤love the channel💯

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thanks ❤

[@Aura-Of-Syrinx]

I'm not the biggest fan of beat em ups, but I did love a River City Ransom game on gba! Oh and also, I never really thought of castle crashers as a beat em up, idk I always thought it was an action rpg... I played through it twice before it came out on switch, and got it here too!

[@david-TheRave]

Final vendetta is a great game! Best played co op

[@whosaidthat84]

Altered Beast is classic! It's basic as hell but can be beaten in about 10 mins and is tons of fun. Yes, I owned it and yes I'm biased.

[@bes03c]

I never managed to beat it.

[@ThePepperkingXY]

Side-scrolling beat 'em ups.

[@samcushing3790]

Also would’ve added Wulverblade

[@superpowerman4354]

It’s great you have Fight N Rage on the list. But, Ninja Saviours/Once Again is better than an “honourable mention”. Also you can dodge but holding block while jumping. Both Fight N rage and Ninja Saviours are in my top 3 of all time.

[@wrena79]

Ninjawarriors and final vendetta are top 10 for me. Of c9urse this is personal preference. I have Double dragon gaiden and Jitsu squad (which looks decent) still yet to play so looking forward to playing those. Oh and fight n rage

[@JohnWestIV]

The original Ninja Gaiden arcade game... that was one of my first favourites in this genre and is still fun to play (though tough as nails). I hope one day they put the Capcom D&D Chronicles of Mystara arcade games on the Switch. They were on the Wii U, so c'mon Capcom... pay that licensing fee and port them over! :-p

[@James-gj8rn]

I do love myself a great beat 'em up game, there's so many good ones on Switch too, Streets of Rage 4, TMNT Shredders Revenge, River City Girls, the Takeover, The Ninja Savours Return of the Warriors (i could literally go on forever) If only we would get a Yakuza game on Switch

[@grahamwalker2168]

a lovely list of lovely games

[@danielmcphee2546]

Hey me and bro recently played strange brigade and loved it. Do you know any other game for switch thats similar to it, uncharted, or tomb raider by chance? We love good 3rd person shooters, especially adventure style like the games i mention and not have worry about some world conflict or terrorist threat.

[@FacelessFolk]

I’ll be honest, this is one genre I have never gotten into for probably no other reason than just not ever trying many. But hearing the love and care in Glens voice when he talks about them makes me want to give it a real go. Great video! I actually already have Scott pilgrim in my backlog so I think I’ll start there.

[@jimothy2250]

Just checking in to see if I’m missing the classics.

[@blindkenyangamer]

So there was a Kaiju beat em up that you guys covered once. Can't remember the name. Also not sure if Foul Play is on the switch but think u'd get a kick out of it.

[@lastchance3272]

Dawn of the Monsters

[@themanboycave122]

If you guys haven’t tried Wulverblade it’s definitely worth a go for beatem up fans. It tells a good story.

[@J.T._Game]

There is my favorite Steamde...I mean Switch game channel!

[@alejandroojedacasado9251]

It is a lot more than just a beat em up, but definitely The friends of Ringo Ishikawa doesn't receive all the recognition it should.

[@gapster77]

Tails of Iron. Great little game 👌🏻

[@callumschafer2058]

Great list!

[@ricky7111]

I do love a good beat em up. A nice way to de-stress. No think, just do

[@oldramm2426]

Дуже крута збірка, хочу ще!

[@alejandroojedacasado9251]

Mother Russia bleeds was the first beat em up I played after years without playing one (basically the genere was pretty dead after the arrive of 3D graphics). I wasn't expecting to like it that much, even if I loved this type of games when I was little (I was born in the 80s after all). Oh boy how wrong I was! Excellent fun, made me feel like a little boy 30 years later!

[@jeremyblackwater439]

😂 such a crazy ass game. 💪🏾 fun though

[@drpixel564]

Excellent video ❤ i founded that the saving system of Scott pilgrim is awful...i left the game because of that . Tmnt and sor4 are my favorite ❤ ❤❤❤

[@tomekc1113]

Thanks :)

[@Atown804]

Is Fight N Rage difficult? How do the continues work on it?

[@bes03c]

I believe you get unlimited continues, but you have to restart at the beginning of the stage. I recall struggling with it when playing alone and rage quitting. With a competent second player, it is much easier. My buddy and I beat it in a single sitting. We had to repeat a couple stages, but it wasn't too bad. Playing alone, you can just get swarmed.

[@ryanventer9221]

The Takeover looks like Final Fight and Fatal Fury had a baby.

[@antmarignon]

Good job

[@MFBBSubEsp]

For me the TMNT or the Kunio kun series are the best beat em ups on the Switch really

[@-MK-Media]

I know this comment is not related to the video. Which is great, btw. But would you visit torchlight 3 and see if it's worth getting? Looking for a good ARPG different from DIII

[@Czechintocash]

Beat em up in the only genre everyone in my family will play. Best is when the wife, kids and I all play together

[@ceresbane]

The sheer amount of teenage mutant ninja turtle games on the switch. A person can have a bias and have half their top 10 just be those games.

[@nickbowers]

Need that Target Renegade remake

[@bobfox4437]

Here's me, just on the downswing from Double Dragon Gaiden (from your recommendation as well...) and a video to guide me in scratching that itch!! What're you doin' to me here guys?? I'm broke enough :')

[@vidclarke]

Not a genre I gravitate to... but I've flagged some for when they have decent discounts as my kids are nearly at the age to play them.

[@reycollazo2651]

Definitely love streets of rage 4